Sunday, February 22nd, 2026
Good morning, Owensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 22nd of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Green River Community Food Warehouse has raised nearly $3 million toward a $4 million campaign to build a cold-storage facility for donated food in Owensboro and Daviess County. Leaders said construction planning will begin when additional funding is secured + the new facility will improve food distribution. The Owensboro Times
- ➤ The Chamber and KYFB partnered for the 46th annual Farm City Breakfast on Saturday morning, bringing together local farmers, elected officials, and high school FFA participants — an event that celebrated community support for local agriculture. Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Daviess County is building a 12-station outdoor archery range at the Mattingly Target Shooting Range and updating pickleball courts at Yellow Creek Park; the county, which acquired 13.07 acres to expand the range to nearly 90 acres, will invite bids for the court designs when drawings are complete. The Owensboro Times
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Keller Williams Concert
6-10 p.m. — Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum — Tickets available — Experience the eccentric sounds of Keller Williams and his Grateful Grass ensemble in a lively performance.
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EvilleCon - 3 Day Pass
12:00–6:00 p.m. — Owensboro Convention Center — Cost info not provided — Dive into the vibrant world of anime with events, panels, and gaming galore.
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